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Brag Post! A proud moment for South African judo. 🇿🇦🥋
Janko Strydom is currently officiating at the Ecole Mont-Olivet Lausanne Grand Slam 2026 in Switzerland — the debut edition of this event on the international calendar, and a milestone moment as Janko makes his debut on the World Judo Tour circuit as a referee.
To step onto this stage is a reflection of years of commitment, discipline, technical excellence, and service to the sport. Referees play a vital role in judo, and South Africa is proud to see one of our own representing with professionalism on the world stage.
Congratulations, Janko. Wishing you every success at the Lausanne Grand Slam and on the journey ahead.

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✅Every child has the right to practise judo in an environment where they feel safe, respected, heard and protected.

📆On Safe Sport Day 2026, the African Judo Union reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding everyone involved in our sport, particularly our children and young people, whether they participate as athletes, young coaches, referees, volunteers or officials.

🥋The values of judo teach us respect, courage, friendship and responsibility. These values must extend beyond the tatami into the way we protect and care for every member of our judo family.

🛑Safeguarding requires more than awareness. It requires strong policies, clear reporting mechanisms, responsible leadership and a culture where concerns can be raised and addressed without fear.

Across African judo, we all have a role to play.

▶️Protect. Listen. Speak up.

🌍Together, we can ensure that judo remains a safe and positive environment for every child.

African Judo Union